Statutes · Public Law 119-1

Laken Riley Act

The Laken Riley Act became Public Law 119-1 on January 29, 2025. It expands mandatory detention for specified noncitizens connected with listed criminal allegations and authorizes specified state litigation over immigration enforcement.

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Scope and practical distinction

The statutory categories and predicates matter: an arrest is not a conviction, and not every noncitizen arrested for any offense falls within the same provision. Read the enacted text and determine the person's inadmissibility and procedural circumstances; this page does not certify later implementation or litigation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Laken Riley Act?

The Laken Riley Act became Public Law 119-1 on January 29, 2025. It expands mandatory detention for specified noncitizens connected with listed criminal allegations and authorizes specified state litigation over immigration enforcement.

What should I check before relying on this information?

This describes the cited authority or dated action, not a prediction or certification of every later court ruling. Read the full source, determine the governing jurisdiction and check subsequent treatment before relying on it.

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